Dry closet



J. B. MOORL.

DRY CLOSET.

APPLICATION FILED APR. 12, I919.

1,309,742. Patented July 15, 1919.

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J. B. MOORE.

DRY CLOSET.

APPLICATION FILED APR. 12. ms.

Patented July 15, 1919.

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general character having novel and improved means whereby the excrementor fecal matter and urine will be effectively separated. I

It is also an object of the invention to provide a device of thisgeneral character [including a yieldably supported member adapted tocontact with the buttocks at a point in advancepf the anus to effect therequisite separation.

Another object of the invention is to provide a novel improved device ofthis 25 general character including a yieldably supported member fortheseparation of urine from the other matter, together with meanscoactingwithsaid member to hold the same in a position to facilitate itsuse in conjunction with a male. 7 v

- Theinvention consists in the details of construction and in thecombination and ar- 7 rangement of the several parts of my im-, proveddry closet whereby certain important advantages are attained and thedevice-reng deredsi npler, less expensive and otherwise more convenientand advantageous for use, as

- will be hereinafter mo-refully set forth.

The novel features of my invention will hereinafter be definitelyclaimed; 7

In order that my invention may be the panying drawings, wherein Figureglls a view in perspect ve illustrating a dryeloset constructed inaccordance ,open position.-

- .r i -fli l vie iaip rs et v t th re? Specification of Letters Patent.

i Application filed April 12, 1919. Serial No. 289,487.

' urine in a second position, and

Fig, 5 is avi ewin top plan of the means for yieldingly supporting theurine separator and constantly urging the same in one direction.

As disclosed in the accompanying drawlngs, C denotes a chest of'predetermined configuration and dimensions and which is provided at aside with a door D so that de-,

sired access may be had within'the chest.

and is provided with the conventional opening rear portion of the top- Tis provided with vent opening 2 fromwhich leads a flue 3 foroarrying'off the vitiated air.

,Hin edly n cte o h p T a wardly f the opening 1 is a lid or coverL,adapted, when lowered, to close the opening 1. The lid L, when-raisedand partially moved beyond the vertical, contacts with the upstandingblocks or abutments carried s. by the top at opposite sides of the'flue3 so that the 11d or cover L may be employeding the flue 3.. V

'Insertible within the chest C is the recepas a lazy-back andis-prevented from strik 'taole or bucket R which is adapted to be posltoned 1n the rear portion of the chest G and tounderlie the rear portionof the V ropeningf l in a manner to receivethe excrementor fecal matter.The receptacle or bucket R also-underlies the vent opening- 2 sothatesoape of the vitiated air is assurcd through the flue 3. Theforward portion of the receptacle or bucket R- has its wall prov dedwith an inwardly disposed depression 5- purpose which will behereinafter more particularly. referredto.

M denotes a separating-member for urine, andsa d member is substantiallyfunnel- 7 shaped with its forward edge a substantially -eeiawn z h ngedjwnee eda a 6 w The top T of the chest constitutes a seat the forwardpart of the'top T. The upper or flared end portion 7 is rearwardlydisposed and of a size to terminate at a point between the anus and theexterior orifice of the vagina or the penis in accordancewith the sex ofthe occupant of the closet so that the requisite separation of the urineis assured. I

The lower end portion or spout 8 of the member M discharges Within theenlarged upper portion 9 of the carry-off pipe P suit ably secured tothe forward or front wall of the chest C. V

In the-present embodiment of my, invention, the lower portion or spout 8of the member M is loosely disposed through an annular member or ring 10and engaged with said member or ring 10 at opposite sides of the lowerportion or spout 8' are the lower extremities of the retractile membersor springs 11. The opposite extremities f the members or springs 11 aresuitably anchored to the under face of the top T or other part of thechest so that themembers or springs 11 serve to constantly urge themember M upwardly and yet permit the same to have yielding downwardmovement.

By having the members or springs 11 c0- acting with the member M as justdescribed,

it is assured that the upper edge of the M at its rear portion will havedirect contact with the buttocks of the occupant of the closetand'particularly of a female, and the yielding movement of the member Mcompensates for any desired adjustment of the member M.-

When the occupant of the closet is a male,

-it is of advantage that the rear portion of the flared upper end ofthemember M be maintained lowered'sothat the same will be free ofcontact with the occupant.

In the present embodiment of my invention, the member M is maintained inthe desired lowered positionvthrough the medium of the arm or slide 12pivotally engaged with the member M and preferably the lower portion ofspout Sther'eof andloosely disposed through an opening 145' in the for iward or front wall of the chest C. The

upper edge of the arm or slide 9 in close proxlmlty to its pivotedconnection 15 with V the member M is provided with a notch 16 adapted tobridge the upper edge of the 7 opening 14 and thereby maintainthemember'M in the desired lowered position. The

arm or slide 12 at all times extends eXte riorly of the chest C so thatthe lowering" of; the member M may be accomplished by a direct pull onthe slide or arm 12. p

The depression 5 in the forward wall'of the receptacle or bucket Rhereinbefore referred to assures the proper positioning of .saidreceptacle or bucket without interference or hindrance to the desiredmovements of the members M as the flared portion 7 of the member Mextends within said depression 5, Figs. 3 and 4:, and wherein saiddepression is shown'to be of a depth to permit the swinging movements ofthe member M.

F denotes a foot-rest positioned adjacent the lower portion of the chestC at the front thereof and for a purpose which is believed to beself-evident.

In practice, it is preferred that a sanitation powder consisting eitherof salted sifted ashes or salted pulverized clay containing a small percent of either potash, nitrate of soda, or crude saltpeter be used inconnection with my improved device, and which powder is placed withinthe receptacle or bucket R. Initially, about one gallon of this powderis placed within the receptacle or bucket R and substantially one pintadded each day. 7

From the foregoing description, 1t is as is clearly illustrated inthought to be obvious that a dry closetconfication without departingfrom the principles andspirit thereof and forthijs reason I do not wishto be understood as limiting myself to the precise arrangementjandforand it will also be obvious that 'my inven- M tion is susceptible ofsome change and modimation of the several parts herein shown in carryingout my invention in practice except as hereinafter claimed. 'Iclaim: V

' '1. A device of the character described comprising a chest having anopening in its" 'top and a funnel-shaped member supported for swingingmovement within the chest and partiallylunderlying the opening,andyielding means for constantly swinging the member toward the top ofthe chest. 2. A device of the character 'described comprising a chesthaving an opening in its top and a funnel-shaped member supported forswinging movement within the chest and partially underlying the opening,yielding means for constantly swinging the member toward the top of thechest, and means for locking themember' in a lowered position. 3. Adevice of the characteridescribed comprising a chest having an openinginits top and a funnel-shaped member supported for swinging movementwithin the chest and "partially underlying the openingfyielding means.for constantly swinging the member toward the top of the chest, andmeans engaged with the member and extending exteriorly of the chest forswinging the member downwardly. i i

device of the characterpdescribedf1 comprising a chesthaving an 'openingin its" top and a funnel-shaped member supported acting with the chestfor maintaining the for swinging movement within the chest member in itslowered position. 10 and partially underlying the opening, yield- Intestimony whereof I hereunto afiix my ing means for constantly swingingthe memsignature in the presence of two witnesses.

5 her toward the top of the chest, and means JOSEPH B. MOORE.

engaged with the member and extending ex- Witnesses: teriorly of thechest for swinging the mem- EARL BARRY, ber downwardly, said 1ast-namedmeans 00- WALTER BARRY.

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